Paddle ball game

ABSTRACT

A game using a paddle and a Velcro ball. In one embodiment of the present invention one or more people can play the game. The game is played by throwing up a Velcro ball and landing on the Velcro covered paddle. Every player using his or her ability to hit the circles placed on the paddle.

In FIG. 1, number 1, is the overall diameter of 12 inches of the paddle.

Number 2 is the overall length of the paddle including the handle ofapproximately 17 inches. Number 3 is the approximate length of thehandle. Number 4 is the approximate diameter of the inside circles. Thisis shown in FIG. 2 as well. In FIG. 3 there is the approximate size ofthe diameter of the Velcro ball of 2.5 inches as number 5. In short allof these dimensions can vary depending on the make-up of the paddle andthe competitive nature of the game.

1. Piddle Paddle is a paddle ball game that is designed to challenge theplayer in a new way. The game consists of a paddle approximately 12″ indiameter. The paddle face is 10″ from tip to the top of the handle. Thehandle portion is approximately 5″ long. The total dimensions areapproximately 15″ long. The paddle is covered with nylon Velcro on bothsides. One side of the paddle may have 12 or more circles, while thealternate side may contain the image of a baseball diamond with the word“strike on areas around the circles of the bases. The Velcro ball isapproximately 2.5” in diameter. The object of the game is to toss theball in an upward movement and let the ball drop onto the face of thepaddle and hit the target of circles. The circles may be numbered 1-12or more, the player then attempts to hit each circle number in order.When the player misses a sequential circle number, the turn is over andthe next player begins. The first player will resume from the lastnumber hit on his prior turn. The first player will resume from the lastnumber hit on his prior turn. The first player to successfully hit everycircle within the sequence is declared the winner. The opposite side ofthe paddle allows the players to attempt to hit the base numberssequentially. Each circle missed is considered a strike. Three strikesand you're out for that inning. When the player the player reaches homeplate, he or she receives a point. The paddle handle may be similar indesign to a ping-pong paddle, but other designs such as a soft roundplastic can also be considered. The Piddle Paddle can be constructed ofdurable, lightweight materials such as wood or plastic and the paddleshould be weighted properly to make the game competitive.